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A review by toblerowl
A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away by Christopher Brookmyre
3.0
Hm, I first read this when it came out (nearly 20 years ago) and really like Christopher Brookmyre's books - they're funny and entertaining, set in a part of the world I know well and usually focused on characters my own age with similar (musical and other) memories which often adds to my enjoyment.
However, listening to this on audiobook, I didn't enjoy it as much as I had originally. I don't know if the audiobook format makes some of the dialogue and writing feel less natural and more jarring. Or maybe my tastes have changed over the years. It's a generous 3 stars for the memories. Though I'd quite like to read a more recent Brookmyre book now to see if he's changed at all or if it's me...
However, listening to this on audiobook, I didn't enjoy it as much as I had originally. I don't know if the audiobook format makes some of the dialogue and writing feel less natural and more jarring. Or maybe my tastes have changed over the years. It's a generous 3 stars for the memories. Though I'd quite like to read a more recent Brookmyre book now to see if he's changed at all or if it's me...